While common convention might say that a cremation urn is a metal,
vase-shaped vessel, there are plenty of ways to celebrate a life on your
terms and abandon convention. There are many artists who create unique
urns and no matter what the personality of your loved one, there's sure
to be one out there that's an ideal fit.
Wood Cremation Urns
Urns
made of wood range in shape from more traditional box or cube-shaped
urn to those crafted from rescue wood and turned on lathes. The
box-shaped urns are ideal for those who wish to embellish them with
additional decoration like a military or other meaningful insignia or
medal. The more artistic cremation info in wood are more vase-shaped or
even box-shaped with etching or other natural decorations such as inlaid
semi-precious gemstones. Common woods for urns are elder, maple and
mahogany.
Glass Cremation Urns
The last material many
people think of when they think of a cremation urn is glass - but think
again. There are a wide variety of unique urns made of spun or blown
glass. Finishes range from high-lustre to elegant matte and color
options are only a limit of your imagination. Glass urns are also
available in varying opacities, ranging from fully transparent to
completely opaque (and everything in between).
Biodegradable
Cremation Urns
Changes in the way we think about the
environment ripples not only through our community but the mind of the
artist as well. Biodegradable urns are unique in that they can
accommodate burial and setting ashes to sea for water burial and in the
most eco-friendly way. Whether you're in search of a unique pet urn or
something to suit the eco-sensitive soul, biodegradable urns can create a
fitting memorial while minimizing environmental impact.
Ceramic
Cremation Urns
There are many artisans skilled in ceramic
crafts and thus an eclectic assortment of artistic cremation urns in
this medium. Shapes vary as wide as the mind's eye can wander - moons,
bears, boxes, hearts, bones and beyond. Ceramic urns can be finished in
both matte and gloss glazes and custom ceramic pieces offer the
opportunity for high levels of customization. A unique ceramic urn can
include objects embedded in the glaze as well as name personalization
with specialty paints.
Metal Cremation Urns
Common
for members of the military and those seeking a modern, distinguished
vessel for their loved one, metal urns are popular selections.
Availability ranges in size from tiny to spacious and metals commonly
used are brass and bronze. Finishes vary as do shape - brushed or
high-polish exteriors and shapes ranging from traditional vase-like
vessels to cast dog bones and beyond. Metal also offers a high degree of
potential customization as you can contract with talented casters to
design a specialty shape that honors the memory of your loved one to a
tee.